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R891 ENP

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

167,974 mi
Last recorded167,974 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 167,974 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower arm rear bushes perishing

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear ante roll bar corroded

Rear bump stops corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 167,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear ante roll bar corroded

Rear bump stops corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Coil spring corroded all coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower arm rear bushes perishing

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 165,595 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 165,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing complete belt unable to test (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 160,533 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend early replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of inner & outer sills holed by corrosion [currently out side any prescribed areas] recommend early attention

Pass 1 Mar 2023 156,916 miles

offside & nearside inner sills becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas]

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,900 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

offside & nearside inner sills becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas]

Pass 17 Feb 2022 154,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 154,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 151,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriorated ,but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of under body becoming rusty outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear heater pipes corroded seeping coolant

Fail 18 Feb 2020 148,850 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear heater pipes corroded seeping coolant

other areas of offside inner sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,248 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 145,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 138,227 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 127,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,877 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,791 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,507 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R891 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R891 ENP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R891 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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